Mixmasters Records Christmas Bash

Mixmasters Records Christmas Bash

Northcote Social ClubSunday, 3rd December 2006with the Large No. 12's, Bay of Pigs, The Yearlings, Suzannah Espie & the Last Word

After the spectacular success of this year's Melbourne BBQ Day I thought this would be the
perfect way to wind down for the day so I was ready to walk from Ceres to Northcote. Thanks
to Pommy Kev and friends for letting me share their cab so I didn't have to.

Having an after party for BBQ day is a great idea as there are always some people who don't
want to go straight home. I am sure if it goes ahead next year it will get a lot more people
as even BBQ day needed to couple of years to warm up.

As they had their residency to get to at the Pint on Punt, Wes and Horse from the Large No. 12's
went on first to an appreciative early crowd. From all accounts their set with the rest of their
band at the Pint on Punt was a ball-tearer as they had warmed up from this gig.

Bay of Pigs were up next and were just as good as when I saw them at Queenscliff. Pumpy still had
energy to burn after his powerhouse performance at BBQ day and Big Kev was great also.

After I quick dinner I was just in time to catch the start of the Yearlings and they were as great
as I remember them from Marcel Borrack's CD launch. I don't know why I haven't purchased their CD
yet as I have titles by all the other artists that played this gig.

Ending the night perfectly was Suzannah Espie and the Last Word. Big Boy Lemonade was on his best
behaviour this time and did not make faces at me while he was meant to be playing. They were great
and I will try to catch at least their second set when they play at the Greyhound Hotel next week.

It was a great gig and I am looking forward to seeing the bands involved playing around town
when I have the chance.